The best line of defense against fuel pump problems, such as the symptoms mentioned above, starts at home with a clean fuel system and continued component monitoring. Keep your fuel filter fresh and ready to go every 30,000 to 50,000 miles—otherwise junk makes its way through the pump losing up to 20% of value upon clog-age. Fuel filters provide the first layer of protection from contaminants, protecting fuel quality and flow rates — typically 40 to 70 psi with standard vehicle configurations. A clean system is particularly important in high-performance vehicles, including those equipped with Kemso aftermarket pumps that run at pressures above 90 psi.
Also ensure that the fuel pump is receiving the proper voltage. A pump that is under-volted (meaning it sees anything below the range of 12.5 – 13.5 volts) could actually suffer a loss in performance and go into fuel starvation. Bad wiring or corrosion can drop that by as much as 10%, making for a shortened life span on the pump at best and a dead one at worst. Continually testing the voltage at your pump using a multimeter is one of the simplest tools you can use to quickly verify electrical issues without waiting for catastrophic failure.
Do not let the fuel tank get below 1/4 full or the pump will burn up. And because the gas in the tank is what cools a submerged fuel pump, k.getService on low fuel levels can cause these pumps to run hotter which shortens their life span up to 30 percent! This is particularly critical in states where the temperatures can be extreme, because with running low on fuel will solve themselves by making sure you get extortionate weather and rain believably.
Chronically moist fuel system, is a high risk of early wear to the fuel pump. A little bit of moisture builds up in the fuel tank, and it starts to rust or even freeze if you're parked in a colder climate. This then blocks the flow of fuel causing serious issues, particularly now that ethanol is everywhere. If your vehicle uses a fuel with ethanol blend, consider adding a water remover fuel system treatment to avoid these issues. Also, ethanol absorbs water better than gasoline so it is also important to use additives that remove any moisture in the fuel system.
It allows us to pressure test the system under regular operating conditions, and we are looking for things like accurate fuel pump capacity. The optimal fuel pressure ranges from 40-70 psi on most vehicles, so if it registers a reading outside of that range, then it is an indication of a problem either in the pump or the pressure regulator. In order of pressure, low is an indication that the pump is failing or the filter is wicked clogged, not to mention a loose connection or some electrical weirdness, medium pressure should still be enough to start and run this pig through normal routing, high again with fuel return system troubles along with your old pump/filter issue.
One question we here a lot is, "What can I do to make my fuel pump last longer?" The response includes controlling the right veles, defrosting the petrol colander and storing a tank with at least a quarter volume of lacquer to protect against overheating. While the pumps like Kemso are performing, you should still keep checking because any pump in its life time period could die.
Find out more about how you can evade fuel pump issues and view some of the reliable fuel system componentsfromKemso by heading to their website, Fuel Pump.